Southern Pines Special Response Team

Police Officers with Southern Pines Police Department's Special Response Team (SRT) approach a building during a hostage rescue exercise with other North Carolina law enforcement tactical teams and Fort Bragg's Special Reaction Team.

Note the M4 Commandos wielded by the Special Response Team.

The M4 Commando is a sub-compact variant of the 5.56mmx45mm M4 Carbine, which has a 11.

5 inch barrel fitted.

It is commonly employed by Police tactical units due to its size and firepower.

The Special Response Team (SRT) is a specialized SWAT team within Southern Pines PD's Patrol Division.

Like other SWAT-style teams, it is comprised of specially-trained Police Officers who are tasked with high risk special operations such as drug busts and hostage rescue.

The SRT is organized into an entry team and a sniper team.